Keep the rail line in a state of good repair by designing rail improvements and reconstructing donelson station in partnership with a developer to add more amenities to the station

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) a Formula Grant under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) in the amount of $10,330,996, obligated on August 18, 2025, with a completion date of March 30, 2035. The grant funds the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Donelson Station Transit Center in Nashville, Tennessee, to maintain the rail line in a state of good repair and enhance transit amenities. Specifically, the awarded funds will offset costs associated with upgrading the Donelson Station Transit Center infrastructure in partnership with a developer to expand station amenities and services.

The project will benefit the RTA and the Middle Tennessee population, particularly residents of Nashville and Donelson, through improved transit infrastructure and amenities. As a formula grant under the State of Good Repair program, the funding supports capital projects to maintain, replace, and rehabilitate existing public transportation infrastructure, including station renovations and facility improvements designed to preserve transportation assets and ensure safe, reliable service operations. No subrecipient activities were identified for this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to keep the rail line in a state of good repair by designing rail improvements and reconstructing donelson station in partnership with a developer to add more amenities to the station.

Activities

Funds with be used to offset the costs of rehabilitation of the donelson station transit center.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit RTA to upgrade the donelson station transit center state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

RTA and the populace of the middle tennessee area specifically in nashville and donelson will benefit from improved transit amenities.